Salacia root extract
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Salcital. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Salcital. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally, short-term. Salacia has been used with apparent safety as a single dose of 1000 mg (13032,13507). Salacia has also been used with apparent safety at a dose of 240 mg daily for up to 6 weeks (72886).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Salcital. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Salacia can lower blood glucose levels (13508,15572,72886). Theoretically, combining salacia with antidiabetes drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Salcital. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, salacia seems to be well tolerated. It can cause flatulence, distention, belching, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These side effects seem to be dose-dependent (13032,13507,15572). Drinking salacia tea can cause dyspepsia and loose stools (13508).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, salacia can cause flatulence, distention, belching, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These side effects seem to be dose-dependent (13032,13507,15572). Drinking salacia tea can cause dyspepsia and loose stools (13508). These gastrointestinal side effects are due to the fermentation of undigested carbohydrates in the bowel (15572).